Tamil Nadu Public Holidays List 2026
Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Tamil Nadu they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Tamil Nadu which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 15 | Thursday | Pongal | Public Holiday |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Thiruvalluvar Day | Public Holiday |
| Jan 17 | Saturday | Uzhavar Thirunal | Public Holiday |
| Jan 26 | Monday | Republic Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Thai Poosam | Public Holiday |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Telugu New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Ramzan (Idul Fitr) | Public Holiday |
| Mar 31 | Tuesday | Mahaveer Jayanthi | Public Holiday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Tamil New Year / Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public Holiday |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakrid (Idul Azha) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Milad-un-Nabi | Public Holiday |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Krishna Jayanthi | Public Holiday |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Vinayakar Chathurthi | Public Holiday |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi | Public Holiday |
| Oct 19 | Monday | Ayutha Pooja | Public Holiday |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dasami | Public Holiday |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Deepavali | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | Public Holiday |
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Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu feel like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.
While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.